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How do you find manufacturers in China and Japan? I know some of the company’s names, but they do not have websites.

Also how to you set up a business relationship over the phone? Do we need a translator?

 

Email works.  Try Alibaba, Global sources or TradeKey.

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Travis Tschepen
Hibachi Bros. LLC

--My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am.--

liloo,  If you would like to email me, I will refer my manufacturer.  They are english speaking and based out of Chicago.  I will give you the info. by email.  Good luck!!

 

 

Thnaks, Trent

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Trent Rousey
President - 3R Products, Inc.

Thanks Travis and Trent,

I found 5 manufacturers in ten minutes from Alibaba. This is a lot easier than I thought!

Try and get ahold of Ashton, a SuN community member. Web site.
He`s been very helpful for us in just our initial explorations. Mention that you found out through Startup Nation, and I`ll bet it`ll help you as an ice-breaker. :-)

Thanks Craig,

I have sent him an email.

If you are looking for manufacturing, why not look to Mexico.  A lot of US companies are setting up in Mexico because the factory would be closer.  There is less time and trouble involved in getting the product from Mexico to the US than from China to the US.

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The older we get, the more excuses we make for not chasing after our dreams. But truth is, goals are attainable at any age.

Yup, we`re also just now looking into that, on the recommendation from another community member. I think there are large differences in taxing and customs duties, too. Dunno yet...still researching. 

I did not even think of Mexico. I will look into that.

Where would I begain to learn about customs duties and taxing?

Try searching "doing business in Mexico" or contact the federal trade commission.

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The older we get, the more excuses we make for not chasing after our dreams. But truth is, goals are attainable at any age.